AWD : Removal and Installation: Installation

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

• Refer to the following when installing A/T fluid cooler hoses.
  A/T FLUID COOLER HOSE REFERENCE CHART
  
  

  Hose name	Hose end	Paint mark	Position of hose clamp(1)
  A/T fluid cooler hose A	Radiator assembly side	Facing backward	A
  	A/T fluid cooler tube side	Facing downward	B
  A/T fluid cooler hose B	Radiator assembly side	Facing downward	C
  	A/T fluid cooler tube side	Facing downward	B
  (1) Refer to the illustrations for the specific position each hose clamp tab.

  • The illustrations indicate the view from the hose ends.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamps Installing Positions

    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • When installing hose clamps center line of each hose clamp tab should be positioned as shown in the figure.
  • Insert A/T fluid cooler hose according to dimension (L) described below.
    A/T FLUID COOLER HOSE DIMENSIONS CHART
    
    

    (1)	(2)	Tube type	Dimension (L)
    A/T fluid cooler hose A	Radiator assembly side	A	End reaches the radius curve end.
    	A/T fluid cooler tube side	B	30 mm (1.18 in) [End reaches the 2-stage bulge (D).]
    A/T fluid cooler hose B	Radiator assembly side	C	Insert the hose until the hose touches the radiator.
    	A/T fluid cooler tube side	B	30 mm (1.18 in) [End reaches the 2-stage bulge (D).]

    Fig 2: Identifying A/T Fluid Cooler Hoses Dimensions

    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Set hose clamps (1) at the both ends of A/T fluid cooler hoses (2) with dimension (A) from the hose edge.

    Dimension A : 5 - 9 mm (0.20 - 0.35 in) 

  • Hose clamp should not interfere with the bulge of fluid cooler tube.
    Fig 3: Identifying Clearance Between Hose Clamps And A/T Fluid Cooler Hoses

    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.